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CT HB05064

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Department of Agriculture may establish a grant program effective July 1, 2027, to provide grants for holding land for agricultural preservation purposes
  • Eligible grant recipients include 501(c)(3) agricultural nonprofits, municipalities, groups of municipalities, regional councils of governments, and municipalities with regional interlocal agreements
  • Grants may be used to develop new farmland access and affordability programs, excluding programs that already exist as of the effective date
  • Grant funds cannot be used for any purpose that conflicts with farmland preservation requirements under chapter 422 of the general statutes
  • Program funding is contingent on available appropriations

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing A Grant Program For Agricultural Preservation And Farmland Access Purposes.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment1/9/2025

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